Financial Controller

Furness College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative college located on the edge of the Lake District as a Financial Controller. This role offers the opportunity to lead the finance function, ensuring efficient financial services across all sites while adhering to college policies and regulations. You'll be instrumental in resource management, providing flexible support to managers and staff. With a focus on technical learning and strong partnerships with local employers, this established educational institution provides a dynamic environment for professional growth. If you're a skilled accountant looking to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Re-location package

Occupational pension scheme

Christmas closure period

CPD opportunities

Free parking

Family friendly policies

College gym and fitness classes

Funded flu vaccinations

Funded eye tests

A great working environment

Qualifications

• Part or fully qualified CCAB Accountant with significant experience.
• Experience in financial management in medium-sized organizations.

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership of finance functions across all sites.
• Ensure adherence to financial control frameworks and regulations.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Accounting

Leadership

Education

CCAB Accountant Qualification

Job description

Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Furness College is a vibrant, innovative and fast-paced FE College, benefiting from strong partnerships with local employers and universities. We offer an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A' level offer in Cumbria.

Financial Controller

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled, knowledgeable and forward-thinking Financial Controller to join our Management team.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for operational leadership of all aspects of the finance function, ensuring financial services are provided efficiently across all sites in line with College policies, procedures and financial regulations. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the College's financial control framework is robust, and that procedures are consistently adhered to. You will ensure the effective utilisation of resources, staff, and budget, providing a responsive and flexible service to managers and wider staff.

The successful candidate will be a part or fully qualified CCAB Accountant, with significant financial and management account experience in a medium-sized (>£15m) turnover organisation, preferably gained within the public or third sectors.

Salary: £38,397 - £41,898 per annum DOE Hours: Full-time hours, 35-hours per week Tenure: Permanent Closing Date: Monday the 7th of April Interview Date: TBC

Benefits

• Re-location package
• Occupational pension scheme
• Christmas closure period
• CPD opportunities
• Free parking
• Family friendly policies
• College gym and fitness classes
• Funded flu vaccinations
• Funded eye tests
• A great working environment

For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken, including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references. Please refer to the job description for safeguarding responsibilities specific to this post.

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is 'exempt' from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended by the ROA 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.